More than 1,100 pieces of enlisted barracks furniture destined for the landfill have instead gone to charity groups and needy citizens in Georgia and northern Florida since January, giving new purpose to residential furniture that would cost DLA to transport and dispose.

Urged on by the theme to “Make it Happen,” Defense Logistics Agency Headquarters and DLA Energy employees exceeded the organization’s Combined Federal Campaign goal by nearly 3 percent and donated $371,000. A ceremony was held to honor the accomplishment Feb. 25.

Scholarships available for students of Defense Logistics Agency employees

The DLA Foundation is offering scholarships to students who have a close family connection to a current or past civilian or military Defense Logistics Agency employee. Scholarship applications will be accepted beginning Feb. 19. The application period will close on March 31.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch visited DLA Aviation Feb. 12 for a meeting with the activity’s senior leaders and a town hall with employees. This was Busch’s first trip to the installation since he served as the DLA Aviation commander.